While walking through the stone streets of Taormina on the eastern coast of Sicily, you’ll be sure to spot the bright and whimsical Sicilian hand-painted ceramics in all sorts of shapes and forms. Balconies and terraces tend to be decked with particular types of ceramic pots shaped like heads, usually seen in pairs, one male […]
Christmas Sweets in Italy
Trees are twinkling, piazzas are decked, nativity scenes in place in Italy – now it’s time to break open the Italian Christmas dolci! Across the world, the holidays are an excuse to let loose and enjoy a few more tempting sweets than normal. In Italy that means certain go-to foods that everyone enjoys, along with […]
Italian Holidays and Traditions
Planning a trip to Italy? When choosing dates it’s best to keep in mind the national bank holidays throughout the year. If you happen to visit during a major holiday or local festival, everything could be affected from museum opening times to hotel availability and pricing to crowds. The holidays can be great fun to […]
